Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Below Median

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SGX:BCY Powermatic Data Systems Ltd SGX:BCY
78 GF Score
Price S$3.23
GF Value S$3.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Powermatic Data Systems Interest Coverage?

Powermatic Data Systems SGX:BCY -0.62% 78 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 2,347.70. GuruFocus rates SGX:BCY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of S$3.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,669 Hardware companies, Powermatic Data Systems ranks better than 99.58% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Powermatic Data Systems's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$12.08 Mil. Powermatic Data Systems's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$0.00 Mil. Powermatic Data Systems has no debt. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Powermatic Data Systems Ltd has no debt.

(1) Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

The historical rank and industry rank for Powermatic Data Systems's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:BCY' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 300.29   Med: 2347.7   Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt


SGX:BCY's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
99.58% of 1669 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.99 vs SGX:BCY: No Debt

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Powermatic Data Systems  (SGX:BCY) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Powermatic Data Systems Interest Coverage Related Terms


Powermatic Data Systems Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Powermatic Data Systems's Interest Coverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Powermatic Data Systems Interest Coverage Chart

Powermatic Data Systems Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,676.00 2,019.40 857.83 300.29 No Debt

Powermatic Data Systems Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 853.50 No Debt 0.84 No Debt No Debt

SGX:BCY vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Powermatic Data Systems's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Powermatic Data Systems Interest Coverage vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Powermatic Data Systems's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Powermatic Data Systems's Interest Coverage falls into.


SGX:BCY
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Powermatic Data Systems Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Powermatic Data Systems's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026, Powermatic Data Systems's Interest Expense was S$0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was S$12.73 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S$0.00 Mil.

Powermatic Data Systems had no debt (1).

Powermatic Data Systems's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Mar. 2026, Powermatic Data Systems's Interest Expense was S$0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income was S$12.08 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S$0.00 Mil.

Powermatic Data Systems had no debt (1).

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 2,347.70. Over the past decade, Powermatic Data Systems' Interest Coverage has ranged from 300.29 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #7 out of 1669 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Powermatic Data Systems' Interest Coverage too high?
Powermatic Data Systems' current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 2,347.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 300.29 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #7 out of 1669 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Powermatic Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powermatic Data Systems' Interest Coverage compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #7 out of 1669 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Powermatic Data Systems in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 13.99. Historically, Powermatic Data Systems' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 300.29 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Hardware company?
The median Interest Coverage among Hardware companies is 13.99, based on 1,669 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Interest Coverage is 13.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powermatic Data Systems's current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 2,347.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powermatic Data Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$3.70, compared to a current price of S$3.23 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 2,347.70. Powermatic Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S$3.23 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$3.70. GuruFocus considers Powermatic Data Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:BCY:

  • Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (100% below median its 10-year median of 2,347.70)
  • GF Value™: S$3.70 vs. price of S$3.23 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Powermatic Data Systems Business Description

Address 178 Paya Lebar Road, No. 05-05, Singapore, SGP, 409030
Powermatic Data Systems Ltd operates in the communication equipment business. The company's operating segment includes Wireless connectivity products; Property and Corporate holding and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Wireless connectivity products segment. The Wireless connectivity products segment comprises the manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution of wireless connectivity products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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